Here’s a tasty recipe for Mashed Potato Puffs—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside:
🥔 Mashed Potato Puffs
🧾 Ingredients (makes ~12–15 puffs)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (plain or leftover)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional: mozzarella or Parmesan)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup green onions or chives (chopped, optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or olive oil)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the potato mixture
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, egg, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and slightly sticky.
- Shape the puffs
- Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into small balls or oval shapes.
- Roll each puff in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Fry the puffs
- Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry puffs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (3–5 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve hot as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. Great with ketchup, sour cream, or a dipping sauce.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Baked option: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake puffs on a greased baking sheet for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Extra crispy: Double-coat with breadcrumbs or use panko for a crunchier texture.
- Flavor boost: Add cooked bacon bits, herbs, or a pinch of paprika to the potato mixture.
- Cheesy surprise: Place a small cube of cheese in the center of each puff before rolling.
I can also give you a mini muffin tray version that’s oven-baked, easy, and perfect for parties.
Do you want me to share that version?
